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'An Fheinn air a h-Uilinn', Early 20th century

 Item
Identifier: Coll-98/3/3/3

Scope and Contents

Marked 'Mackinnon A17' and noted thus in previous historical records. The title of the booklet, An Fheinn air a h-Uilinn translates to English has 'The Fianna on their elbows', possibly referring to the semi-independent warrior bands in Irish mythology. It is a proverb in Gaelic to describe an action or activity only half complete. This notebook contains prose, possibly an essay, about the proverb. There are a number of annotations, possibly tutor's corrections, throughout the document.

Dates

  • Creation: Early 20th century

Language of Materials

Scottish Gaelic

Physical Description

The booklet is in excellent condition. The ink is unfaded and the handwriting is clear.

Conditions Governing Access

Open. Please contact the repository in advance.

Extent

1 booklet

Previous reference

Mackinnon A.17

Physical Description

The booklet is in excellent condition. The ink is unfaded and the handwriting is clear.

Physical Facet

Material: Paper

Binding: Pages folded and inserted into one another, and bound by contemporary string

Dimensions

18.8 cm x 24.4 cm

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

Contact:
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